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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa Received the Most Basic Social Assistance Last Year – Check the List of Municipalities Where Assistance Was Most Common

Last year, Vantaa had the highest number of recipients of basic social assistance in Finland, as new statistics show an increase in both the number of recipients and the payments made.

Feb 26 • 09:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Residents with low incomes and families with children will receive housing benefits

The Latvian parliament has approved changes to the social assistance law to increase housing benefits for low-income residents and families with children amid rising living costs.

Feb 26 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OPEKA: Payment of February Benefits Tomorrow

The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announces that the payment of February benefits will occur on February 27, with various categories of aid being distributed to tens of thousands of recipients.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Griha Aadhar Yojana: ₹1500 will be credited to accounts on the 10th of every month, find out who will benefit from this scheme?

The Griha Aadhar Yojana in Goa provides eligible women with ₹1500 monthly to support their daily expenses and education costs for their children.

Feb 26 • 07:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Amount of Basic Social Assistance Increased Sharply

The amount of basic social assistance distributed by Kela significantly increased from the previous year, with 6.4% of the population receiving support in 2025.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

34-Year-Old PM Relates Battle Against Colon Cancer on Social Media; Friends Launch Campaign

A 34-year-old military police officer from Piauí is using social media to share his struggle with colon cancer and to seek financial assistance for his treatment.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders CDHU and City Hall to renovate closed buildings or provide new housing in Marília

A court has ordered the CDHU and Marília's City Hall to either renovate closed buildings or provide alternative housing for displaced families.

Feb 25 • 23:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cruel act against a puppy in Å iauliai: a cry for help and a wave of outrage on social media

Animal rescuers in Å iauliai reacted strongly to the abandonment of a puppy found tied to a pole, sparking outrage and calls for assistance in finding the owner.

Feb 25 • 14:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income limits for student loan interest assistance will increase in March

The income limits for student loan interest assistance in Finland will rise in March, according to the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela).

Feb 25 • 09:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

51-year-old Thomas is a newly graduated social and health care assistant: "Suddenly I could afford to buy some underwear myself"

Thomas Neeson, a 51-year-old, reflects on his journey from a troubled youth in Christiania to recently graduating as a social and health care assistant, sharing insights into his newfound independence and dedication to caregiving.

Feb 25 • 07:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal government will anticipate the payment of Bolsa Família and BPC for those affected by floods in MG

Brazil's interim President Geraldo Alckmin announced the early disbursement of Bolsa Família and BPC benefits to families affected by severe flooding in Minas Gerais.

Feb 25 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Strong rains in Minas Gerais caused fatalities, prompting federal aid for victims and the anticipation of social benefits for affected families.

Feb 24 • 23:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the amount of the Social Accompaniment Program in March 2026

The Social Accompaniment Program provides a monthly assistance of $78,000 to eligible beneficiaries in March 2026.

Feb 24 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pensions from Anses: Who is receiving payments on Tuesday, February 24

The National Social Security Administration (Anses) is transferring pension funds on February 24, benefiting various groups of recipients based on their ID document termination numbers.

Feb 24 • 10:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Report: After Four Years of War, Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Live in Deepening Poverty and Without Status

A new report reveals that about 23,000 Ukrainian citizens in Israel are living under temporary group protection without being recognized as refugees, resulting in worsening poverty and lack of essential social assistance.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender offers free services this Wednesday (25) in DF

The Public Defender of the Federal District (DF) in Brazil is providing free services for vulnerable individuals in Brasília on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pensions from Anses: who gets paid this Monday, February 23

On Monday, February 23, the National Social Security Administration (Anses) begins crediting pensions and social benefits based on the termination of the beneficiaries' ID numbers.

Feb 23 • 12:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba sent more people in vulnerable situations than it received from neighboring cities

Piracicaba provided more bus passes for vulnerable individuals to depart for neighboring cities than it received from them, amid allegations of misuse of public assistance resources.

Feb 22 • 10:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Trump claims he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

Trump announced on social media that the U.S. will send a hospital ship to Greenland, although details regarding the request and need for such assistance remain unclear.

Feb 22 • 06:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Social Assistance Secretary of a city in RS is investigated for suspected invasion of ex-girlfriend's house

Glaiton Avila da Silva, the Secretary of Citizenship and Social Assistance in Piratini, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly invading his ex-girlfriend's home following the end of their relationship.

Feb 20 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Housed in a transit home, survivors of the BR-153 accident report uncertainty about their destination and the work they were to perform

Survivors of a bus accident involving rural workers on the BR-153 highway in Brazil are currently staying in a transit home in Marília, facing uncertainties about their future destinations and job opportunities.

Feb 20 • 18:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Welfare State: Greens Offer Reform Assistance

The Green Party in Germany is proposing collaboration with the federal government for comprehensive social reforms requiring constitutional changes.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who is Receiving Payments on Friday, February 20

Beneficiaries of minimum pensions and various social benefits are receiving payments through bank branches on February 20 according to a specific schedule.

Feb 20 • 10:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President of Poland has terminated the special support system for Ukrainians

Poland's President has announced the end of a special assistance law that facilitated job placement, social benefits, and educational access for Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Feb 20 • 10:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses Payment Date: the payment schedule for Friday, February 20

On February 20, Anses is processing payments for retirees and social assistance beneficiaries in Argentina, based on the last digit of their ID numbers.

Feb 20 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nursing benefits will increase, but compensation for medical expenses of uninsured residents will disappear

The Tartu City Council has decided to change the rules for social welfare assistance, increasing the support amounts for caregivers of children and adults.

Feb 20 • 08:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Long Wait for Elderly Care

Thousands of elderly people in Sweden are facing wait times of over three months for social services assistance, raising concerns about their physical and mental wellbeing.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fiscal Equalization: We are Solidary, but Have Nothing to Give Away

The article discusses Germany's fiscal equalization system amidst economic stagnation and rising social costs, arguing for reform-linked assistance.

Feb 20 • 05:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The key article that Minister Luis Caputo asked not to touch in the labor reform has been approved

The Argentine Congress approved a critical article in the labor reform that establishes the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), despite opposition warnings about its implications for pension financing.

Feb 20 • 04:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Children will no longer have to pay for the stay of adults in care homes? There is a proposal for changes in the law

A proposed amendment to Poland's social assistance law aims to exempt children from paying for their parents' stay in care homes, addressing concerns over the financial burden placed on them.

Feb 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Making Access to the Constitutional Court More Accessible for Socially Vulnerable Groups

Proposed amendments aim to ensure that state-provided legal assistance in constitutional court processes is available at the initial stages of complaint preparation, enhancing accessibility for socially vulnerable individuals.

Feb 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bolsa Família: Piracicaba surpasses 12 thousand families in February after 6 months below the threshold

The number of families in Piracicaba, Brazil receiving Bolsa Família support has surpassed 12,000 for the first time in six months, according to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helping the homeless on the streets and in neighborhoods in Turku – Susanne Reponen is about to lose her home due to unpaid bills

In Turku, new initiatives are being taken to assist the homeless by proactively reaching out to those in need rather than waiting for them to seek help.

Feb 19 • 05:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Grabois, Puppeteer of Poverty

The article discusses Juan Grabois's controversial leadership of the Movimiento de Trabajadores Excluidos (MTE) amid recent conflicts with the Buenos Aires government over illegal occupations and social assistance programs.

Feb 19 • 04:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jundiaí adopts rental assistance for victims of violence; see how to register

Jundiaí has joined the SP government program offering R$ 500 in rental assistance to women victims of domestic violence.

Feb 18 • 18:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

It's real. These seniors can register TODAY February 18 to receive 6,400 pesos bimonthly | LIST of letters

The registration process for the Pensión para el Bienestar program for seniors in Mexico has begun, enabling new beneficiaries to apply for financial support.

Feb 18 • 15:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After lengthy debates, the government approves support for citizens to pay heating bills

The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.

Feb 18 • 11:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment date of Anses: the payment schedule for this Wednesday, February 18

The Anses agency is processing payments for retirees and beneficiaries of social assistance in Argentina on February 18 according to official schedules.

Feb 18 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Joensuulaisten Tinja and Milja moved out of the child protection institution, soon they may have to borrow money for food

Tinja and Milja, two young adults from Joensuu, Finland, face daily financial stress following a recent reform in social assistance, which makes it harder for them to manage living independently.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OPEKA: The Ministry responds regarding the 1.86 million euros – "The audit started in 2023"

Greece's Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family clarifies details regarding a report on irregularities in social assistance payments, stating that audits began in November 2023.

Feb 17 • 18:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

ZUS cannot refuse 300 plus, because the child’s guardian did not apply for adoption

A recent ruling by Poland's Supreme Administrative Court establishes that the social security office (ZUS) cannot deny financial assistance under the 'Good Start' program based solely on the lack of legal adoption by the guardian.

Feb 17 • 12:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sexual Assault: Lagos Seeks Public Help to Locate TikToker

The Lagos state government is appealing for public assistance to locate a TikTok user who reported a serious sexual assault.

Feb 17 • 12:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish People Would Not Cut These Things - 'Under No Circumstances...'

A survey reveals strong opinions among Finns regarding government spending cuts, particularly in light of upcoming reductions to basic social assistance.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Do you have yours today? List of letters registering for the Wellbeing Pension for Older Adults TODAY Monday, February 16

The article outlines the registration process for the Wellbeing Pension for older adults in Mexico, specifically targeting those who have recently turned 65.

Feb 16 • 14:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Social assistance is being cut in two weeks - this is how it affects your wallet

Finland will reduce social assistance payments by 2-3% for all adults starting from March, affecting approximately 377,000 recipients.

Feb 16 • 08:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The basic component of social assistance for single residents decreases by almost 20 euros in March

In March, the basic component of social assistance for single residents in Finland will be reduced by nearly 20 euros due to cuts in public finances introduced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government.

Feb 16 • 07:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The 13th pension is not for everyone. These seniors will not receive the benefit

The 2023 13th pension in Poland will be higher than last year, but not all seniors will qualify for this additional benefit due to regulatory stipulations.

Feb 15 • 05:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

In a small Austrian town, over 70% of social aid recipients are foreigners

In St. Pölten, Austria, a significant percentage of social assistance recipients, primarily Syrians and Afghans, are raising concerns about the demographic impact on social services.

Feb 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gavin Newsom signed law SB 634 that protects key workers in California from arrests and penalties

California's Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law SB 634, protecting essential workers delivering assistance to the homeless from local punitive measures.

Feb 14 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad needs to combine his social plan with Lula

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad proposes a comprehensive social assistance plan that builds on past successes of the Bolsa Família program, seeking more effective income redistribution.

Feb 14 • 01:00 UTC

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